This was reported by RIA Novosti.

Gorelov expressed hope that this year the incidence of coronavirus will not be as high as in the past.

According to the epidemiologist, a lot depends on how citizens are vaccinated against COVID-19, and on the implementation of the necessary preventive measures - wearing masks, washing hands and keeping distance.

Earlier, the head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova said that an increase in the incidence of coronavirus infection was recorded in Russia.

Immunologist Nikolai Kryuchkov, in an interview with URA.RU, said that those who have suffered from COVID-19 in a moderate, severe or extremely severe form may experience a feeling of lack of air.